Website files
Application code, uploads, themes, plugins, configuration files, and other content needed to rebuild the site.
What a website backup should cover
Databases
Export the databases separately or use a backup method that captures a consistent copy alongside the files.
Email and DNS
If email is hosted with the website, plan how to preserve mailboxes and messages. Keep a record of DNS settings and domain access.
Independent storage
Keep at least one copy outside the hosting account, restrict access, and periodically verify that it can be restored.
A practical backup routine
- Decide how much recent data you can afford to lose and how quickly the site must be restored.
- Back up before application updates, migrations, or major content changes.
- Keep dated copies in a separate location, with access limited to trusted administrators.
- Test restoring a copy in a safe environment; an untested archive may not be usable.
- Review retention and deletion practices so old copies do not remain accessible indefinitely.
HostRomeo backup details: HostRomeo’s site advertises weekly backups, while its Terms of Service describe backups as a convenience and say customers are responsible for maintaining their own copies. Confirm the current retention period, what data is covered, restore availability, and any restore charges for your specific plan. Read the Terms of Service and contact support before relying on provider backups as your only copy.
Questions to ask your provider
- How often are backups created, and how long are they retained?
- Are files, databases, and email included?
- Can I request a restore myself, and are there fees or limits?
- Can I download or export a backup?
- Are backups stored separately from the server hosting my website?
Confirm backup coverage for your plan
Ask support about the backup schedule and restore process before you need to recover data.
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